Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers ‏(APR) for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability for five Technomelt labeling products:

Henkel today announced that it was selected as one of the top three Sustainability finalists in Nokia’s prestigious Diamond Awards 2024 program. The annual contest evaluates Nokia’s global suppliers in the categories of Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability while also recognizing outstanding support for its Network Infrastructure and Mobile Network businesses. Significantly, Henkel was the only electronic materials supplier across all categories and finalists, underscoring the company’s leadership in materials innovation and sustainability progress.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has released a new white paper dedicated to a cleaner and coater technology that offers more efficient metal pretreatment in just one step. The technology enables users in the metal industry to reduce the number of process steps by half while also saving energy and water. It thus ties in with Henkel’s sustainability campaign “Respect the Planet, Rethink Design”.

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has launched a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north Vietnam, to expand its support for leading sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China. The Application Center will complement Henkel’s existing center in Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh, to advance local capabilities and create further opportunities for collaboration and accelerate impactful innovation with customers. 

Henkel has further expanded the portfolio of its industrial internet of things ‏(IIoT) solution Loctite Pulse by launching two novel innovative offerings: Smart Rotating Equipment Monitoring and Smart Pipes and Tanks Leak Detection. These cutting-edge solutions mark another milestone in the company’s commitment to expanding its broad Maintenance Repair and Overhaul ‏(MRO) portfolio and delivering advanced technology to industrial operations worldwide. 

With the introduction of Loctite 3D MED3394 Henkel has launched a further innovation within its growing portfolio of medical-grade resins for 3D printing. The novel resin represents a significant advancement, notable for its robust resistance against sterilization methods that commonly challenge other photopolymers in the market. Following up to 25 autoclave cycles, Loctite 3D MED3394 preserves mechanical properties and dimensional stability, alongside high feature accuracy and low solvent absorption. This resin ensures reliable performance in demanding medical applications.

Henkel is committed to elevating awareness among agriculture and construction vehicle and equipment ‏(heavy vehicle and equipment) designers, manufacturers, and tier suppliers about the role advanced materials can play in enabling sustainability across the value chain – from R&D to manufacturing to use in the field. The company today announced its ‘Respect the Planet, Rethink Design’ program, which prioritizes four pillars of sustainability – Climate, Circularity, Safety, and Nature – and demonstrates Henkel’s enablement of them all through its cutting-edge adhesive, surface treatment, and electronic materials portfolios. 

As a leading partner in the automotive industry for designing and developing safer and more sustainable next-generation EV batteries, Henkel is proud to announce its participation at the Battery Show Europe 2024. Set to take place at Messe Stuttgart from June 18 to 20, 2024, the premier event is recognized as Europe’s leading exhibition for the latest innovations in the electric vehicle battery industry. At its booth ‏(Hall 10, booth G10), Henkel will present its pioneering capabilities that enhance every stage of the battery lifecycle.

Practical, safe and, above all, sustainable: drupa, the world's leading trade fair for print technologies, offers experts from the printing and packaging industries a platform for high-quality knowledge transfer and intensive networking from May 28 to June 7. As one of the leading providers of sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will be presenting adhesive and coating innovations that enable circularity and reduce carbon footprint at the global trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.

As connected vehicles and autonomous driving functions become increasingly important to the driving experience, the reliability, durability, and performance of the underlying electronic components is fundamental. To ensure this, Henkel has further expanded its portfolio of dedicated potting adhesives, with three new products to protect vital components including ECU connectors, sensors and e-motors. The dedicated solutions have been tailored to meet specific challenges: Protecting sensitive components from moisture exposure and common automotive fluid ingress is key.